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John Grenell was a country music icon and a national treasure.We speak to his son Denver about the special plans they have this weekend for a memorial concert and how you can help. If you are able to… Audio

Jess Loudon is putting together a variety show to raise money for Planned Parenthood USA.  Audio

Special programming to listen out for on RNZ Concert as we mark the very first Matariki public holiday and the universal language of music in celebrating the winter solstice. Audio

After months of planning, COVID rescheduling and intense rehearsal, one of New Zealand oldest bands is finally getting to perform in front of a sold out crowd in Upper Hutt tonight. Music director… Audio

In what's believed to be a New Zealand first, musicians have played all 3D-printed instruments in a live concert. The concert was held at Depot Artspace in Devonport, which is hosting an interactive… Audio, Gallery

In a Tik Tok video that has gone viral with 7 million views - a Ukrainian rock band appealed to Ed Sheeran to take part in a benefit concert this week in Birmingham in the UK.

In what was a… Audio

The organisers of a fundraising concert in the UK have refused a Ukrainian band's request to feature live from Kyiv.

Members of Antytila are currently serving as soliders. The band went viral after… Audio

This note is focused on how the team is managing the challenges of Covid and how it affects you as listeners.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will perform seven concerts starting this week, each before an audience numbering no more than 100.

Nobody knows exactly what the ensemble will be playing or even… Audio

The annual Summer Concert Tour has been cancelled for the first time in 12 years due to Covid-19.

The shows at the Taupo Amphitheatre, Whitianga Waterways, and Gibbston Valley Winery in Queenstown… Audio

Nick features Benny Goodman's legendary Carnegie Hall concert from 1938 - an event described as "the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history". Audio

Wellington choir The Tudor Consort is marking the 500th anniversary of the deaths of two great Renaissance musical masters - Josquin Des Prez and Robert Fayrfax - in a concert on Saturday evening. Audio

RNZ Concert's annual countdown of New Zealand's favourite classical music, Settling the Score, will take place on Labour Day.

Aotearoa Overture by Douglas Lilburn is one of the most popular pieces… Audio

Dear Listeners,

RNZ Concert leadership and staff are committed to continuing to provide you with the solace and beauty of music while we are in COVID Level 3 and 4.

To do this we need to look after…

The K-Festival 2021 is New Zealand's largest Korean Kiwi community event with authentic South Korean flavours, culture and K-pop beats starring New Zealand artists. Eunsol Choi explains to Karyn how… Audio

Auckland band The Beths have announced their first live recording and film, entitled ‘Auckland, New Zealand, 2020’. It’s the first release from the four-piece since their multi-award-winning album… Video

Upbeat talks with NYO musicians Mana Waiariki and Lauren Jack about the 2021 programme which includes a performance of Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony alongside NZSO players. Audio

Taking control of her own career, freelance French horn player Anita Austin has developed several concert options that she's taking around New Zealand's rest homes and retirement villages. Audio

We are always looking at ways to improve the experience we offer you, our valued listeners. This is the first in an occasional series intended to keep you up-to-date with what’s happening at RNZ…

Pianist Mahani Teave first discovered her gift on Rapa Nui, Easter Island. She tells Jesse about her first album Rapa Nui Odyssey and her musical journey. Audio